Thanksgiving @ WDW 2009; Crazy and Lovin' it! About This Page:

[B.M.]

Crazy and Loving It; Thanksgiving at Walt Disney World 2009

Cast of Characters:
Brandy- 2nd WDW trip, author of this trip report, mother to 5 great kids, college student, and substitute teacher.
Wesley(12)- 2nd WDW trip, aspiring chef, responsible older brother, and 6th grade student.
Dillon(10)- 2nd WDW trip, aspiring film maker, and 5th grade student.
Madilyn(8)- 2nd WDW trip, aspiring book store owner, only girl surrounded by 4 brothers, and 3rd grade student.

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Austin(7)- 1st WDW trip, avid video game player, and 1st grade student.
Winston(3)- 1st WDW trip, baby of 5, and can’t wait to go to Mickey Mouse’s house.

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The name of the Trip Report is obviously Thanksgiving at Disney World 2009. The other part is that most people think I am crazy to take 5 kids to WDW by myself. My response is yes, I am crazy; but I love that I am crazy enough to go and I know we will have a blast!
Background info: None of us, including me had ever been to WDW until June 2008. I was not sure what to expect, so I only took the three oldest. We had a wonderful time and I am so excited to go back with the little ones in tow. We had a great time, but it was very hot, so I decided to avoid the heat by going in November. I am also excited to see all the Christmas decorations, especially the Osborne Lights!
Celebrations: We are all 5 celebrating Thanksgiving! Austin and Winston are celebrating their first visit! Madilyn is celebrating her 9th birthday. Her actual b-day is the day after we leave, so we will not be able to get her gift card, but we are celebrating all the same!
Summary: We are staying at All Star Movies from November 20th- 29th. We have two adjoining/connecting rooms. I plan to fax a request for ground floor. We are on the (free) quick service dining plan. I did book a few dining reservations that I will pay out of pocket for. We are driving this time, not flying. I was torn on this, but it’s a reasonable drive from Georgia and it’s so much cheaper than paying Holiday airfare costs for six people. According to map quest; it is approximately a 6 hour drive and should cost less than $200.00 round trip for gas. Ithink the drive down will be exciting, but I am already dreading the drive home…..
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[acidreignn]

Yeah, your crazy! But it's a different kind of crazy, I believe that all of us here at PP understand. LOVE ASMovies! I also cannot wait to see Osborne Lights. Been there 4 times and have yet to see them!
Can't wait to read more!

[chezp]

Great start!

[Hugmonster]

Great start... Not sure if I could handle 5 kids on my own, but I think you can.

[disneydreamer33]

At least they are not all little. You do have some help with you. I think it is wonderful that you are that crazy.
My youngest DD is Madalyn too and we almost spell it alike as well.
I hope you guys have the greatest trip.

[Colexis Mom]

Great start!

[KMB733]

Great Start!

[dj1028]

Can't wait to read more!

[Luvsun]

You are not crazy! I think it is great that you are going and taking all of your children!
Hey, when my boys were almost 3, 4 and 6, I took them to the MK for the first time with my friend who had four children, ages 10, 11, 8 and 6!
We drove from Indiana!!! Yep - 2 crazy ladies and 7 kids under the age of 10!
We had a blast!!!!
Great start to what I am sure will be a fun and entertaining trip!

[debrabrown]

Good for you to take the kids. I'm sure you'll have an amazing time!!

[lazanya]

Great start! No you're not crazy for taking 5 kids. I'm sure you all will have a wonderful and magical time.

[Lemap760]

If I lived that close to Disney I'd be driving down there all the time.

[bfth]

Crazy is good!